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Vintage Sports Card News

The Wayback Collector: Large Find of 19th Century Tobacco Cards Enters Hobby

Approximately 800 19th century sports and non-sports cards are entering the hobby for the first time after a major east coast find.

• 1975-76 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: Traded Cards Come Into Style
• Vintage Pack Facts: 1977-78 Topps Hockey
• W554 Baseball Set is Small but Challenging
• 8 Bargain-Priced Second Year Vintage Football Cards

Modern Sports Card News

1992-93 NHL Rookie Card Recap: Boom Ready to Bust

Hockey’s 1992-93 rookie card class suffered due to earlier sets, but there are still plenty of gems to collect–and most cards and boxes remain cheap today.

• Sports Card Release Calendar 5/17/19 – 6/4/19
• 2019 Topps Luminaries Set for August Return
• Panini Promises Strong Autograph Checklist with First WNBA Set
• 2019 Panini Legacy Football Preview

Business News

Pittsburgh Show Offers Plenty of Vintage Cards, Autograph Signers

Anson Whaley goes hunting for pre-War cards at the annual Pittsburgh area card show, now anchored to a new home after years at Robert Morris University.

• Mariano Rivera to Sign at 2019 NSCC; Also Sets Cooperstown Shop Appearance
• Rookie List at 2019 NFL Rookie Premiere Still Offense Oriented
• Pete Alonso Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
• 1952 Topps Mantle Stolen in Ohio Store Break In

Industry News

Images from the 2019 NFL Rookie Premiere

A social media roundup of the 2019 NFL Rookie Premiere event in L.A., as players pose for upcoming cards and sign the autographs to go with them.

• PSA Unveils New Photo-Matching Service for Professional Model Bats
• 1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction
• Dealer Ejected from NSCC Pleads Not Guilty
• Topps Signs Guerrero Jr. to Exclusive Autograph Deal

Sports Memorabilia News

Enos Slaughter Collection Under the Hammer

The collection of late Hall of Fame outfielder Enos Slaughter is on the auction block.

• Kyler Murray’s First Signed NFL Item Sells at Auction
• Notes: Curry, Durant Playoff Jerseys Bring Bring $; Fan to Give Pujols Milestone Ball; Hobby Shop Video
• 1939 Packers Team Signed Football at Auction is Rare Pre-War NFL Relic
• Photo of the Day: Young Phil Jackson

Around the Hobby

2019 Bowman Mega Boxes Info and Checklist

2019 Bowman Mega Boxes have arrived at Target. We’ve got the info and a checklist.

• Notes: Suspect Arrested in Mantle Card Theft; Canseco Hits Homers, Signs; World’s Oldest Golf Card Sells
• Vintage Pack Facts: 1970-71 Topps Basketball
• Notes: Guerrero Living Set Print Run; Grob on Ruth Jersey; Stanley Cup Puck Auction
• Christy Mathewson, Nolan Ryan Items Highlight Huggins And Scott Spring Auction

Editor’s Blog

Editor’s Blog: Online Tools, Dogged Collectors Put Focus on Card Makeovers

The hobby’s card doctors are extra busy with prices on the rise. But what’s acceptable and what might make someone legally liable?

• Ad from 1916 Touts Baseball Card Giveaway at Everybody’s Department Store
• Original Drawings Reveal What Topps Did to Jim Lemon’s Weird 1969 Card
• Gary V Touts Sports Card Market on Rich Eisen Show
• Notes: Khalil Mack Finally Signs; Tiger Putter Brings Big $; Canseco to Hit Homers, Sign Autos for Card Shop

What’s Hot in the Shop

What’s Hot: Better Question, What Isn’t?

No matter the sport, Mike says if you can find product, it’s selling.

• What’s Hot: It’s a Football Card World
• What’s Hot: Top 5 Sellers Heading Into National Hockey Card Day
• What’s Hot: Big Deals and Hot Cardboard
• 2018 Mikey Awards: Highs, Lows and Oh No’s

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